The average train between Aviemore and Arbroath takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aviemore and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Arbroath station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Aviemore to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Aviemore to Arbroath train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Arbroath is 103 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Arbroath via Perth in around 2h 59m.